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Early Learning Standards
Vermont Early Learning Standards
Play-Based Learning is REAL Learning Resource
Planning for Play: Process Art (Read 1st)
Process Art Opportunities
Planning for Play - Process Art (Read 1st)
All About Me Collage
Fall Collage
Sensory Play Opportunities
Planning for Play: Sensory Opportunities (Read 1st)
Baby Washing
Cloud Dough
Cracked Corn & Farm Animals
Painted Oobleck
Nature Soup
Halloween Treasure Hunt
Nature Painting
Professional Development Opportunities
FREE PD!! Early Math Mini: DIY Math Tools
Articles
Article: Calendar Time for Young Children: Good Intentions Gone Awry
Article: Play and exploration: Early learning program guide
Article: Play with a purpose: How do we do guided play with children?
Article: Social Stages of Play
Article: The Power of Playful Learning in the Early Childhood Setting
Videos
Video: Play in Early Childhood- The Role of Play in Any Setting
Observation & Documentation
Observation Form Information (Read 1st)
Observation Form Template (PNG)
Observation Form Template (PDF)
Sample Observation 1
Sample Observation 2
Sample Observation 3
Sample Observation (One Child/Growth Overtime
Observation Planning Guide (Sample)
Observation Planning Guide (Template)
